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Don't Make Any Turns

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001

Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Making Something Out Of Practically Nothing Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018

When it seems that life has robbed you of everything, God teaches us how to make something out of practically nothing.

MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF PRACTICALLY NOTHING 2 KINGS 4:1-7 In 1984, Lana and I were married and moved up to Ole Miss where I started pharmacy school. It was 3 long hard years of study, work, and sacrifice. I was living on less than I ever had while Lana was living on about as much as she had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith To Follow

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What is this faith that is able to count you righteous

1stBBC A faith to follow Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Rom 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

It’s what’s inside that counts.

Dead Man Walking "You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth." Matthew 23:27 Dead Man Walking is the title of a book by a Catholic nun, Sr. Helen Prejean, who ministered to death row inmates. Dead man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27

Denomination: Catholic

Son Of Man, Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Eric Wright on Feb 21, 2022

When death occurs, the medical examiner performs what we call an autopsy.

This is where the M.E. does a series of test to determine the cause of death. In this process, information is gathered about the moments before death but also certain attributes of a person’s life. This assessment demonstrates if there is any damages to the body and it’s organs and also the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cancer, Corona And Christ : The Three C's Of Today

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 27, 2020

The Big C will conquer the small c. This was what my wife said about cancer that she contracted several years ago. This is true today about Corona Virus. However , we have some listening to do on what God is telling us through the small c's.

Cancer, Corona and Christ I am going to start today’s message asking you to make a difficult choice. I am going to show two pictures from our family album and ask you to choose your favourite one. Both are happy pictures and hence I have titled one of them as “A Happy Picture” and the other one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Luke 13:1-5, Romans 8:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 3:3-4, Ephesians 1:5-9, Romans 11:33, Psalm 40:5, Job 42:2, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Makes Our Wrongs Right

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

JESUS CAN TURN OUR WRONGS RIGHT

JESUS CAN MAKE OUR FAILURES, RIGHT: JN.13:33-37 10-20-07 How many times have we ever needed a 2nd chance? I’m sure just about all of us some time are another could have used a 2nd chance to do something or another. In the message today we’ll see how that Peter denied ever-knowing Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference A Day Can Make! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love

What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. Nice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Make A Difference, Are We?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 3, 2012

The only thing that’s going to matter when we stand before Him, is what we do for the Lord and the building up of His Kingdom, while were here on this earth, it’s time to get busy!

We Can Make a Difference….. But Are We? Its 23 days until we celebrate The Birth of our Lord and Savior, Here we are, right in between 2 of 3, of the most important dates on the calendar, Christmas and Thanksgiving. As Andy williams says; It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes The Last First Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God has the power to reverse situations, elevate the overlooked, and promote those considered last.

THE GOD WHO MAKES THE LAST FIRST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.– Mark 10:31 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents situations where the humble, the overlooked, or the last in line feel forgotten or undervalued. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:31, Matthew 19:30, Luke 13:30, James 4:10, 1 Corinthians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words From The Cross: "today Paradise Is Yours"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 1, 2023

Friday afternoon. It’s another hot day in Jerusalem. You could never call crucifixion ordinary. But the Romans did it all the time. Two Thieves, three crosses. Who is the man in the middle who offers paradise?

In Jesus Holy Name March 5, 2023 Lent II Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Today you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelization Has Many Forms--Some That Would Not Work Today

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2018

Forgive those who offend you or God cannot forgive your own sins. Be merciful as your heavenly Father is merciful.

Thursday of 19th Week in Course St Stephen of Hungary Today’s first reading, from the prophet Ezekiel, is so short that it tends to run right through our heads without finding purchase. So I’ll read it again, The word of the LORD came to me: 2"Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebellious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ezekiel 12:1-2

Denomination: Catholic

Making Every Relationship A Team Effort Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Every relationship should be a team effort. Every person’s opinion needs to be valued.

MAKING EVERY RELATIONSHIP A TEAM EFFORT A. Today is the conclusion of our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Making Every Relationship a Team Effort. ILLUSTRATION: A man had been feeling SLUGGISH and rather SICKLY. After ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ